Sports minister Parveen Bala Wants Answers From Boxing Commission of Fiji
The light heavyweight title fight between Savenaca Naliva and Joseph Kwadjo was temporarily stopped in the second round as Police intervened to contain a brawl as fans from the opposing camps clashed.
Monday 11 February 2019 | 15:22
Police intervene as fans from opposing camps clas h at Prince Charles Park in Nadi on February 9,2019. Photo: Waisea Nasokia
The Ministry of Youth and Sports wants answers from the Boxing Commission Of Fiji.
Fans returned home disappointed after the feature fight of the South Pacific Boxing promotion at Prince Charles Park, Nadi was called off on Saturday.
The light heavyweight title fight between Savenaca Naliva and Joseph Kwadjo was temporarily stopped in the second round as Police intervened to contain a brawl as fans from the opposing camps clashed.
Then fans returned home disappointed as the fight was called off in round six by BCF due to the slippery canvas.
The boxers ended up taking off their shoes to adapt to the slippery surface but struggled to get a grip.
Ba's Savenaca Naliva and Joseph Kwadjo in bare foot in the main bout at Prince Charles Park in Nadi on Saturday night. Photo: WAISEA NASOKIA
Edited by Osea Bola
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